This work aims to gather concepts and barriers faced by women in leadership. Using a qualitative approach, the literature review was conducted following the guidelines established by Galvão and Ricarte (2020) and systematized by the Parsifal system (Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review). Databases such as SciELO, Google Scholar, Scopus, and the Capes Journals Portal were consulted, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, with publications up to 15 years old, using keywords “leadership”, “female”, “gender”, and synonyms, combined with Boolean operators. The 33 selected articles examined leadership with a focus on female leadership in various contexts, such as politics, education, arts, public service, among others. As a result, it is concluded that promoting more inclusive and egalitarian leadership is essential, as well as conducting additional research to fill an identified gap. This systematic literature review is expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge on female leadership, providing guidance for future investigations.
Authors:
Michele Marta Moraes Castro, Cristiano Maciel & Indira Guzman
References (APA):
CASTRO, MICHELE M.M.; MACIEL, Cristiano; GUZMAN, INDIRA. Concepts and Barriers of Female Leadership: A Systematic Study. REVISTA EDUCAÇÃO PÚBLICA (RIO DE JANEIRO). v.4, p.1 – 23, 2025.